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Phoenix Criminal Defense Law Firm
Overview
DM Cantor is a Criminal & DUI Defense law firm which includes (3) Board Certified Criminal Law Specialists per the Arizona Board of Legal Specialization. We have achieved over 5,000+ criminal case victories and over 150+ Jury Trial Complete Acquittals, Not Guilty/All Charges.
During our time in practice, we have achieved a long record of securing successful results for our clients who are dealing with complex legal challenges involving any of the following:
• DUI and vehicular crimes
• Sex crimes
• Fraud and theft
• White collar crimes
• Assault, homicide and violent crimes
• Drug crimes
• Probation violations
• Juvenile offenses
• All other types of felonies and misdemeanors
In addition to superior defense counsel, we also offer a full range of effective post-conviction relief services, including expungements and sentence modifications as well as appeals.
Regarded as among the leading criminal defense attorneys in the country, our lawyers have earned numerous top rankings and endorsements. Several of our attorneys are AV Preeminent peer-review rated,* the highest rating, through Martindale-Hubbell. Other distinctions include designations on The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 list, Top 1% Attorney designations and other accolades. Perhaps more importantly, we have also received "Superb" ratings on Avvo along with numerous testimonials and referrals from our satisfied clients.
This level of success is the direct result of our in-depth legal knowledge and outstanding trial abilities coupled with our unwavering focus on helping our clients obtain the favorable outcomes they expect efficiently and cost-effectively.
To find out more about how we can best advocate on your behalf and help you fight the charges you face, you can contact DM Cantor by calling our law office or visiting our website to schedule a free initial consultation.
*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review RatingsTM fall into two categories - legal ability and general ethical standards.
About DM Cantor
Practice Areas
- Criminal Defense
People
Attorneys
- David Michael Cantor (Founding Partner)
- Christine Whalin (Partner/Managing Attorney)
- Joey N. Hamby (Partner)
- Jason Karpel (Partner/Director of Attorney Development)
- David Garcia (Criminal Defense Attorney)
- Joshua Sene (Criminal Defense Attorney)
- Courtney Sullivan (Criminal Defense Attorney)
- Brian L. Borrelli (Criminal Defense Attorney)
- Dominic Callese (Criminal Defense Attorney)
- David Campbell (Criminal Defense Attorney)
- Leah Dodd (Criminal Defense Attorney)
Office Information
Address
40 N. Central Ave.Ste. 2300 Phoenix, AZ 85004
Phone
Offers Free Initial Consultation
Yes
Websites
Achievements
Lawyers at DM Cantor selected for a Super Lawyers® list
- Cantor, David M. On a Super Lawyers® List
- Dodd, Leah On a Super Lawyers® List
- Karpel, Jason D. On a Super Lawyers® List
- McCabe, Christopher On a Super Lawyers® List
- Whalin, Christine On a Super Lawyers® List
Honors
- Certified Criminal Law Specialist, January 1, 1999 - Present
- AV® Rated by Martindale-Hubbell
- Voted Nation’s Top 1% Attorney by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel
- Voted Top 10 Attorney National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys
- Voted Top 10 DUI/DWI Law Firm by American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys
- Voted Top 100 Trial Lawyer by the American Trial Lawyers Association® 2007, 2011 – 2015
- Voted Top 100 Criminal Defense Lawyer by the American Society of Legal Advocates® 2014
- Voted 10.0 Superb Rating for Criminal Defense on AVVO
- Voted Superior DUI Attorney by National Advocacy for DUI Defense
- Received Client Satisfaction Award by American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys 2014 & 2015
- Voted the only Arizona Lawyer listed in the inaugural Southwest Super Lawyers® publication for Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI
- Former City of Phoenix Assistant City Prosecutor
- Instructed the Fourth Annual DUI Conference for Judges
- Former Trial Instructor at the Phoenix Police Academy
- Former Instructor at the Arizona MVD Hearing Office Teaching Administrative Law Judges
- Member of the National College for DUI Defense
- National Executive Committee Member of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America; Criminal Law Section (1999 – 2000)
- Member of the Arizona Trial Lawyers Association
- Member of the Maricopa County Bar Association
- Member of the American Bar Association
- Life Member National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Life Member Arizona Attorneys for Criminal Justice
- Lifetime Charter Member Best Attorneys of America
- Charter Member of Trial Masters
- Founding Member of American Association of Premier DUI Lawyers
- Super Lawyers, 2007 - 2015
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